April 6, 2012 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: The War Room (1993)

  Twenty years after Bill Clinton won the presidency, The War Room still evokes the dramatic excitement of the political moment.

  Review in Video — by K. George — on Apr 06, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: Immortals

  Tarsem Singh's vision for the gods in Immortals is gorgeous, but forgettable

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Apr 06, 2012

• TV Review: Scandal - "Sweet Baby"

  Scandal is a thrilling new direction for Rhimes, full of political intrigue and crisis management.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Apr 06, 2012

• DVD Review: David Lean Directs Noël Coward - The Criterion Collection

  In Which We Serve, This Happy Breed, Blithe Spirit, and Brief Encounter - looking great and packed with features.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Apr 06, 2012

• DVD Review: The Love We Make

  And in the end, Macca's compassion is overshadowed by Maysles' direction.

  Review in Video — by Donald Gibson — on Apr 06, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: Midsomer Murders, Set 19

  Detective Barnaby is back in four mysteries set in murderous Midsomer, now in glorious Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on Apr 06, 2012

• TV Classics from CBS/Paramount

  Seven hits (and a few misses) from yesteryear.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 06, 2012

Tastes

• "Risotto al nero di seppia"

  Something different, a bit more tricky, but that will for sure be a huge success with your guests!!!

  Opinion in Tastes — by Fred De Masi — on Apr 06, 2012

Books

• Book Review: Sipping from the Nile: My Exodus from Egypt by Jean Naggar

  Jean Naggar writes her childhood spent in Cairo and England as we all remember our childhood – a magical time in an enchanted world.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Apr 06, 2012

Sci/Tech

• SpiderHolster SpiderPro Dual Camera System Review

  A brief review of the SpiderHolster SpiderPro Dual Camera System

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Germaine Dupris — on Apr 06, 2012

• Mobile Tech, Fanaticism, Instagram, Reality.

  iPhone users enraged over non-exclusivity as Instagram for Android lights the iPhone community's fuse.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by tushar nene — on Apr 06, 2012

• Will Sign-ups Soar with the New UK Google Plus TV Advert?

  With the first Google+ ad being aired in the UK this weekend, will people be scrambling to sign up?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Keredy Stott — on Apr 06, 2012

• One Gadget Too Many

  People have grown a little too close to their gadgets.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 06, 2012

Culture

• Theater Review (Seattle): First Date by Austin Winsberg and Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner at ACT Theatre

  A sitcom of a musical, livened by a game ensemble.

  Review in Culture — by Dusty Somers — on Apr 06, 2012

• How To Sell an Inherited Coin Collection

  So you’ve inherited a coin collection. Sure it may not seem like the most exciting thing to come you’re your hands, but don’t underestimate the investment potential that comes with it. These aren’t you’re your ordinary quarters; in some instances, it could be worth $500,000.

  News in Culture — by Erin Everhart — on Apr 06, 2012

• Detroit, the New Urban Prairie: Forty (Plus) Square Miles of Nothing

  Detroit: The new urban prairie.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Apr 06, 2012

• Art Review (NYC): Candle Lit Portraits by Claudia Carlson

  A unique blend of the literary and visual arts - Candle Lit portraits of authors at the Cornelia Street Cafe!

  Review in Culture — by Deborah Atherton — on Apr 06, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Peter Mulvey - The Good Stuff

  Peter Mulvey takes 14 standards and "Mulvey-izes" them!

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Apr 06, 2012

• Music Review: 10,000 Maniacs - Our Time In Eden [2012 Remastered Vinyl Edition]

  Natalie Merchant's final outing with the Maniacs has been reissued on audiophile vinyl.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 06, 2012

• Music Review: Deep Purple - Total Abandon: Australia ‘99

  A document of Deep Purple with then new guitarist Steve Morse taking over the reigns.

  Review in Music — by Wesley Britton — on Apr 06, 2012

• Music Review: Sarah Elgeti Quintet - Into the Open

  Sparkling jazz from Danish quintet

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Apr 06, 2012

Gaming

• PAX East 2012 Liveblog: Jordan Mechner Keynote

  The PAXEast 2012 keynote with gaming legend Jordan Mechner (Prince of Persia)

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Apr 06, 2012

Politics

• Mitt Romney Enjoys Rare Exemptions in Shielding Investment Details

  Romney has privilege in nondisclosure of financial details.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Apr 06, 2012

Sports

• Mets Mix: Opening Day Ceremony Stirs Emotions and Memories of Carter

  It's a long season, but Mets fans are smiling today and they have a right to enjoy it.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Apr 06, 2012